1.02.2010

Side Slip Cloche

Ever since I saw this hat on the cover of the book Boutique Knits... I knew that I had to have it.It's just so cute!

Originally this hat was supposed to be for me.But this color I chose for it ended up being kind of a difficult color for me to wear.

I was trying to pick a pale pink color.. but you know how it goes with shopping online.I went with the Champagne colorway in Blue Sky Alpacas silk and alpaca blend,but it turned out that it was much more of a peach tone than pink.

Also the yarn was thinner than I was expecting so I had to double it to get the correct gauge.The blend worked wonderfully for this pattern though.. the silk gave it the prettysheen and drape, and the alpaca added the soft halo which I really love.2 skeins was just enough to finish the hat.

Even though the hat didn't work out for me.. I think it looks absolutely precious on my soon to be 4 year old daughter.Kids can wear anything and still look cute!

I just love the feminine vintage style of this cloche and look forward to making myself one out of a different yarn.

I'm thinking a charcoal gray angora blend. I think that would look really classic and cute.

Aaagh! That's just about the most wonderful set of FO photos EVER! She looks just beautiful and the light in your photos is perfect. I don't have any yarn suggestions I'm afraid but I want to make one of these hats too so I'll look forward to seeing what you come up with.

your daughter looks darling in that hat! i have admired it too. i'm not sure about gauge, but Berrocco Alpaca Ultra comes in a nice charcoal, and i think it comes in multiple weights? happy knitting!best - annri

Beautiful hat. I t looks like such an interesting pattern to knit. It looks adorable on your little girl.

I am knitting a Thermis for myself right now in Baby Alpaca Worsted by Plymouth. It is such a soft wonderful yarn to work with, my new fav! It comes in charcoal gray, and has that angora haze to it too.

Super cute! My favourite angora blend yarn is Orkney Angora St. Magnus. I don't know how readily available it is in the U.S., but it is so soft and such an amazing range of colours I'd say it was worth hunting down! It's a DK, so you might have to double-strand it...

I got this pattern from the book "Boutique Knits". There is a link in this post to the book on Amazon. Its the cover pattern, and I just fell in love with it as soon as I saw it!

Unfortunately the pattern is just for one size, but I easily sized it to fit my daughter. I just made the hat not as deep.

As far as the circumference goes.. her head is just a few inches smaller around than mine, so the hat ended up being a little slouchier on her. On me it would be fitted. I think it kind of looks cuter slouchy.

Ooh I know a perfect yarn! 100% Yak downThe Rocking Yak is working with Tibetan women whose families reside in impoverished communities in rural China. Aiming to empower these women & their families in their choice to live a more traditional lifestyle, The Rocking Yak is brining economic value to the traditional skills of rearing yak and spinning wool. In doing so, helping these families gain long-term employment and a greater sustainable income, while instilling self worth and pride in the celebration of their unique culture.

I use this yarn ALOT! I love having the ability to help another woman care for her family by the choice I make in the yarn I use. I love that as I work each stitch to bring my family handmade warmth, I know that another woman's hands carefully & diligently worked to spin the yarn I use in an effort to bring warmth & shelter to her family. There is a connection there. A bond between us, and I am Thankful to share in this experience. Yak is VERY soft - comparable to cashmere, and it is VERY warm. It is this down fiber that keep the yaks (and their Tibetan owners) warm through the harsh Himalayan winters. I've also found it to be quite water resistant. My husband had ran his hat under running water to show how resistant it is. I was impressed.It can be bought here:Http://www.therockingyak.etsy.com/

I just found your blog, and this wonderful hat. Were can I get the pattern, I want to make one for myself. And your daughter looks so beautiful in it. If you can tell me were to get the pattern please e-mail me at hoopttub@gamil.com I am new to knitting and loving it. Thanks for sharing your stuff.